• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W120 advantages over Pentax M50

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    32 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Pentax M50 advantages over Sony DSC-W120

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.35 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-S780

Sony DSC-W120
Sony DSC-S780
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Sony DSC-S780

Pentax M50
Sony DSC-S780
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Pentax M50 vs Sony DSC-S780

Compared to Fujifilm J10

Sony DSC-W120
Fujifilm J10
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Fujifilm J10

Pentax M50
Fujifilm J10
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Pentax M50 vs Fujifilm J10

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Sony DSC-W120
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Pentax M50
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax M50 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Ricoh R50

Sony DSC-W120
Ricoh R50
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Ricoh R50

Pentax M50
Ricoh R50
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Ricoh R50

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Sony DSC-W120
Olympus FE-370
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W120 vs Olympus FE-370

Pentax M50
Olympus FE-370
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax M50 vs Olympus FE-370

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